Global Emergency Resources August Dinner Meeting Global Emergency Resources

Agenda Networking Program Welcome Invocation and Pledge Safety Recognition Dinner & Q&A Keynote Speakers Door Prizes

Happy Anniversary! 5 Years Shannan Lucero, PMP Perry Stanley, PMP

Reminders Candidates for the Election will finalize this month. Open Positions are: President-Elect VP-Administration VP-Membership VP-Professional Development and Training Please send an email to: pastpresident@pmiaugustaaiken.org if you would like to nominate someone, including yourself, for one of the positions listed above.

Project of the Year Award Purpose To recognize, honor, and publicize the accomplishments of the PMI Augusta-Aiken Chapter Project of the Year (POY), along with it’s project team, for superior performance of project management in the greater Augusta, GA/Aiken, SC metropolitan area. Eligibility Project had a meaningful impact in the greater Augusta, GA/Aiken, SC metropolitan area. PMI affiliation is not required to nominate a project Must demonstrate applied project management principles and techniques identified in “Official Guidelines for Nomination”, found on home page of chapter website.

PMP Prep Class Changes to Program We are now teaching to the 5th edition of the PMBOK USCA facility fees have increased along with increases in food and materials used The PMP Prep Class was approved by the board for an increase in registration to $795 with an early bird discount price of $695 October 2013 PMP Prep Class is $695, USCA has sent out promotional material These fees are in alignment with other chapters in our region Dates for Fall PMP Prep Class: October 4, 11, 18, & 25

News for the Chapter Golf Shirts Denim, Long-sleeved Ladies & Men's - $20 Denim, Long-sleeved Ladies & Men's - $25 Various sizes and colors available Coming soon to the Chapter Website

Good Project Management Practice (GPMP) Recognition Coin Recognition of a Good Practice Seek out an individual practicing a good PMBOK principle or practice Individual is rewarded on-the-spot with a coin Pass it On Bring the recipient to the next dinner meeting as an honored guest Tell the story of the practice Your Reward Receive another coin There is power in sharing your PM knowledge and interest with another Be an ambassador for this great profession Front Back

PMP Q & A : 1 As part of professional responsibility , a Project Manager must balance the Stakeholder’s interests. A customer has requested a change in a project that is in the fourth pass at formal acceptance. What should the Project Manager tell the customer? Tell the customer no because the project is about to close. Add the requested changes to the project. Ask for a product description and provide the customer time and cost estimates. Have Senior Management determine if it is necessary.

PMP Q & A : 1 As part of professional responsibility , a Project Manager must balance the Stakeholder’s interests. A customer has requested a change in a project that is in the fourth pass at formal acceptance. What should the Project Manager tell the customer? Tell the customer no because the project is about to close. Add the requested changes to the project. Ask for a product description and provide the customer time and cost estimates. Have Senior Management determine if it is necessary.

PMP Q & A : 2 You are in the process of purchasing 125 bed frames, mattresses, dressers and televisions for an upcoming project to remodel a hotel. What type of contract will you likely use? Purchase Order Fixed Price Cost Plus Percentage Cost Net 30

PMP Q & A : 2 You are in the process of purchasing 125 bed frames, mattresses, dressers and televisions for an upcoming project to remodel a hotel. What type of contract will you likely use? Purchase Order Fixed Price Cost Plus Percentage Cost Net 30

PMP Q & A : 3 The printing company has added a new line for its laminating business. This involves new technology to laminate book covers quicker and cheaper. They are anticipating this will allow them to make a greater type of product and improve output efficiency. Adding this line is an example of what? Business risk ISO 9000 Conformance to quality Insurable risk

PMP Q & A : 3 The printing company has added a new line for its laminating business. This involves new technology to laminate book covers quicker and cheaper. They are anticipating this will allow them to make a greater type of product and improve output efficiency. Adding this line is an example of what? Business risk ISO 9000 Conformance to quality Insurable risk

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